Reddit reviews VAVA USB C Hub, 9-in-1 USB C Adapter with Ethernet Port, PD Power Delivery, 4K USB C to HDMI, USB 3.0 Ports, Mic/Audio Port, SD/TF Cards Reader for MacBook/Pro/Air and Type C Windows Laptops

1. DVI is almost 20 years old. Modern monitors use DisplayPort, which you can drive directly from USB-C ports.
   
   
2. If you're at a desk with Eathernet, why not just use a docking station like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079GSMZ7G Then you only have to plug in power and docking station.

VAVA USB C Hub 9-in-1 Adapter with PD Power Delivery. This will passthrough up to 60W. Less than $60 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079GSMZ7G

Got this recently to replace my Satechi one from a year ago that didn't do passthrough properly.

I was also looking for something similar, but settled for 4k30Hz/1080p60Hz because using it as a portable device means that the most likely screens I will be plugging it into will be 1080p television screens (and let's be honest, the SB2 isn't going to run most things well at 4k/60fps anyways; games run better decreased to 1440/1200/1080 and 4k business presentations or digital proofing will work just fine at 30Hz).

This is what I went with (1Gb Ethernet, 100w power, HDMI, 3xUSB A, USB C, SD slot, micro SD slot):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079GSMZ7G

Any USB-C dock will work. Check out this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079GSMZ7G?

You can get cheaper ones if u don't need all those ports.

I've got this one at it's all I need for a lot less.

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https://www.amazon.com/VAVA-Adapter-Delivery-Ethernet-MacBook/dp/B079GSMZ7G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536680086&sr=8-3&keywords=vava+usb+c+hub

> I run a clothing brand and was looking to film a promotional video with a VHS (or VHR) camera and would need to transfer the footage from the camera to my laptop. .

Do you really want a 1990s VHS tape? Can I understand why?

The hoops you're going to have to jump to get it into your system are ugly - mostly because few groups make stuff for this anymore; and development is dead.

On the USBC front. There are a dozen versions of this. While that is $60- I've bought three or four for about half that.

Did you need any drivers or need to enable something somewhere to get the ethernet to work?

I bought this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079GSMZ7G

And everything except the ethernet seems to work.

I just got a SP6 and the USB-C dock and have the same issue. I used the VAVA hub recommended by The Wirecutter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079GSMZ7G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I am crazy, so I just ordered this HooToo hub to try out: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075KQZ45F/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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It's a shame that the Minix doesn't work either. I was going to try that one next. Maybe there is some limitation of my monitors, cables, or usb passthrough I'm not thinking about here? Using a Nektek power hub that should be giving the hub 60w.

I am happy to give you more information, The link to the device I am using is below I am using a AmazonBasics (I have also tried a monoprice cord without any luck) HDMI cord to connect.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079GSMZ7G/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A39FETHKFYQBMY&psc=1

Define "cheap"

This has everything you want but might not be "Cheap"


This one has it all but one usb-a is 2.0 and is more affordable.

usb-c hub

This is my favorite hub.

This one which is actually pretty good. I use it with the computer and nintendo switch, since it's much more portable than the dock and the experience is fantastic (except for the charging issue).

So, if I connect the hub to the AC on the usb-c port, it all works perfectly.

My working machine is a dell precision 5520 and the hub works flawlessly on it. But the Dell doesn't allow PD charging.

Oh look at this, it's one adapter that has the USB port you're looking for in addition to power passthrough and an HDMI port for good measure, plus a few extra USB ports, and heck even a SD & MicroSD card reader plus ethernet and even an extra 3.5mm jack for audio output for some reason.

And here's one for $20 less should you not need ethernet or the SD card slots.

If you don’t want / need to invest in a full docking station, you might give this one a shot:

VAVA USB C Hub 8-in-1 Adapter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079GSMZ7G

I used a similar model with a focusrite interface without issue. The USB adapter element is pretty dependable overall - most of my headaches were video related.

The adapters address what I need at the time I'm buying the laptop. When I bought my older MBP, I still needed firewire, VGA and DVI, and so I needed to buy those adapters. But how many monitors these days only offer VGA or DVI ports? How many hard drives are sold these days whose fastest interface is Firewire 800?

The current model MBP requires a LOT less in terms of dongles to interface with current technology. And instead of buying individual dongles directly from Apple, you can now buy different hubs with different configurations to do exactly what you need, that not only take up fewer ports but are cheaper, too.

ive got an ipad pro 2018 model as well, I got thie USB-C Hub and ive been using a Focusrite 2i2. Its kind of weird though, If i have PD power plugged into the hub and then i plug in the 2i2 i have to unplug power for it to power the 2i2. I also have an Akai mpk2, and its lights up when plugged into the hub but doesnt work to control garageband at all. I guess I need that stupid fucking camera adapter thing. Hopefully this shit gets beeter with iPad OS.

Suggestions welcome.

I got a new MacBook Pro a couple months ago along with this USB hub with SD card reader that works just fine.

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